The First System -- A Gut Reaction -- Pain Perception -- A Proneness to Tremble -- More Than a Glue -- A Lack of Tears -- The Power of Touch -- Plasticity in the Periphery
Summary
"Moses Chao argues that activity in the peripheral nervous system predicts the onset of neurological and psychiatric conditions such as Parkinson's disease, autism, and dementia. Responsible for regulating a range of involuntary bodily process and for detecting smells, sounds, and touch, the peripheral system may also be a key to better health"-- Provided by publisher.
